Summer Events at New York's Allegany State Park

The summer season at Allegany State Park is one of the best times of year to visit. Allegany State Park has 65,000 acres to enjoy, with abundant hiking trails and streams throughout the park. Summertime in Allegany State Park is filled with daily activities and weekly special events. Neighboring towns offer additional summer events to enjoy, just a short drive from Allegany State Park.

Campsites and cabins are available for overnighters at Allegany State Park, but day trippers can enjoy the many daily activities and weekly events for just the entrance fee to the park ($7). The summer season at Allegany State Park begins on the last weekend of June and runs through Labor Day.

Allegany State Park events and activities are held as early as 8:30 am, and as late as midnight, in the summer. A detailed listing of each week's even can be picked up at both the Quaker and Red House Administration Buildings inside Allegany State Park.

Special Event Weeks at Allegany State Park

June 24-30th
The naturalists at Allegany State Park have designed activities and programs for all ages this week that begin with the letter "A."

July 1-7th
Survival Week begins this week at Allegany State Park. Park naturalists focus on programs that teach survival skills in the woods and highlight camp safety.

July 8-14th
Wildlife Week at Allegany State Park is a favorite with campers. Naturalists provide activities and programs that introduce rare creatures of the woods. Familiar animals and wildlife will also be a part of the week events and activities.

July 15-21st
Mid-July at Allegany State Park honors the cultural heritage of Native Americans, Polish, Irish, and Italians. Events this week focus on cultural pastimes and history, with the designated title of Heritage Week at Allegany State Park.

July 22-28th
Wild, Wacky, and Weed Week begins this week at Allegany State Park. This week challenges park naturalists to create activities that educate and entertain campers and day guests.